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* making [[biodiesel]] from oils | * making [[biodiesel]] from oils | ||
* soapmaking | * soapmaking | ||
* in food, such as for lye rolls and pretzels | |||
* for [[geopolymers]] | * for [[geopolymers]] | ||
* useful for breaking down cell walls as a preliminary to extracting phytochemicals from plants | * useful for breaking down cell walls as a preliminary to extracting phytochemicals from plants |
Revision as of 22:27, 7 March 2011
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Basic Recipe
- from hard wood ash
- extraction with soft water
- boil it
- voila !
Uses
- making biodiesel from oils
- soapmaking
- in food, such as for lye rolls and pretzels
- for geopolymers
- useful for breaking down cell walls as a preliminary to extracting phytochemicals from plants
- oven cleaner and drain opener